Question

The word "apocalypse" comes from the Greek word meaning "a lifting of the veil or revelation," essentially relating the end of the world to a disclosure of knowledge or information. How does this definition of apocalypse relate to the end of the world within the story "By The Waters of Babylon" and how the characters within the story should proceed with their own knowledge?

Answer 1

Well if the characters in the story know about an apocalypse then they should prepare for what could happen. they should use the knowledge of what they know about the apocalypse, they should use that knowledge and prepare.

Answer 2

Never read the book but looked up true meaning of apocalypse and this popped up - The "apocalypse" is for our benefit so that we may know and prepare for what is to come.